These training sessions are offered for flex for the 2010-2011 school year.
They are currently listed on MyLearningPlan.com. July 7, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! *Enrollment Closed*
July 8, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/1/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 14, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! *Wait List Only*
July 15, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/8/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 21, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 22, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/15/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 28, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 29, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/22/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 4, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! *Wait List Only*
August 5, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/29/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 11, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 12, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/4/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 16, 2010 -- Flex - CFF ONLY - Going Paperless Is Easier Than You Think Description: Go green with a paper-free classroom! Have your students use technology and online note-taking and organizational tools (Evernote, LiveBinders, Google Docs) to create a classroom that doesn't use paper. Learn to manage student work and build resources that are stored online and available forever. It's easy to do with classroom laptops, and it's easy to do if you don't have classroom laptops. Do they really need a worksheet in front of them at all times? *This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY. NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 18, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! *Wait List Only*
August 19, 2010 -- **Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007** This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/11/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 23 , 2010 -- Flex - CFF ONLY - Blogging - Writing for Today's Digital Citizen Description: Blogging in the classroom allows students to develop and expand on 21st Century Skills while exploring and learning course content. Students will write, collaborate, and revise, as well as track their progress throughout an overall learning experience. Teachers will learn how to create and facilitate an active classroom blog and/or student blogs. *This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY.
NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 26, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Wait List Only*
September 1 - 30, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 15, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 21, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Social Bookmarking with Diigo and Del.icio.us "I'll e-mail you that link." This sentence will become a thing of the past, thanks to social bookmarking, which is the process of sharing and organizing links for anytime/anywhere access. Using sites like Diigo and Del.icio.us, teachers will learn how and why social bookmarking is useful in and out of the classroom. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 27, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Building your Professional Learning Network Professional development should occur globally. There is a teacher in Australia that has wonderful educational tools or ideas to share with you. We need to learn from educators everywhere that share our interests. This is what building a Professional Learning Network is all about. It is about becoming a Lifelong learner, following blogs, tweeting with teachers with different ideas, building a network that will advance us educationally and professionally. See how to get started and whom to follow. *This session will count for CFF. NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 28, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 30, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 1 - 31, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 7, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 13, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Google Your World In A Click This session will focus on educational uses for Google applications. Teachers will create a Google account or log in to theirs and will learn hands-on classroom methods for using Google Forms (for data collection and discussion), Documents (for editing and sharing), Reader (for research), Maps (for interactive mapping and journaling), Calendar (for sharing and not forgetting), and more. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 13, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007 This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
ESC Conference Room A
4 – 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 19, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 26, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Stop Showing Videos, Start Making Them
"Are we watching a movie today?" "No, you are the movie." Instead of having students view videos, teachers can have their students interact with video, and different forms of media to learn course content. Some applications will include Photo Story, Jing, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, and iTunes. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 1-15, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Wikispaces in the Classroom ... ONLINE Training Session Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 1 through November 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning two hours' flex, with an option to earn a third hour by starting a wiki of your own. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after November 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started.
On Your Own Time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 1-30, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 8, 2010 -- **Flex - CFF Approved - Using Twitter/EdModo in the Classroom**
These two forms of social networking lend themselves very well to educational use. Students can update and share information with their peers and teachers. Teachers can generate ongoing and immediate communication with their students in a 21st century format. Get your Tweet on! *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 9, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 10, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers**
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 15, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 17, 2010 -- **Flex - CFF Approved - Project Wikispaces**
Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, teacher collaboration and student content creation and publication among many other uses. This session will help teachers get started using Wikispaces for classroom projects. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 1 - 31, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 2, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 6, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Empowered Students Rule!
Empower your students to be learners in your classroom by making them the focus of instruction. Learn to use Web 2.0 tools(CoverItLive, WallWisher, and Dipity) to have your students generate their own learning materials and resources. Also learn to use the interactive whiteboard to generate interactive lessons centered around your students. Move from a "sage on the stage" to a co-investigator. Assigned roles are the new seating chart. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 15, 2010 -- Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 20, 2010 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Using Online Collaborative Writing Tools Teachers will explore a variety of collaborative writing sites and learn how to get their students engaged with meaningful collaborative writing tools for resource collaboration, peer review and interactive editing that works. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 1 - 31, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 10, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Stop Showing Videos, Start Making Them
"Are we watching a movie today?" "No, you are the movie." Instead of having students view videos, teachers can have their students interact with video, and different forms of media to learn course content. Some applications will include Photo Story, Jing, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, and iTunes. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 12, 2011 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage** This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 24, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved -Google Your World In A Click This session will focus on educational uses for Google applications. Teachers will create a Google account or log in to theirs and will learn hands-on classroom methods for using Google Forms (for data collection and discussion), Documents (for editing and sharing), Reader (for research), Maps (for interactive mapping and journaling), Calendar (for sharing and not forgetting), and more. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 1 - 28, 2011 -- **Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial**
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register! February 1, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 7, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Using Twitter/EdModo in the Classroom
These two forms of social networking lend themselves very well to educational use. Students can update and share information with their peers and teachers. Teachers can generate ongoing and immediate communication with their students in a 21st century format. Get your Tweet on! *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 8, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 24, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Project Wikispaces Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, teacher collaboration and student content creation and publication among many other uses. This session will help teachers get started using Wikispaces for classroom projects. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 1-15, 2010 -- **Flex - All Faculty - Wikispaces in the Classroom ... ONLINE Training Session**
Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 1 through November 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning two hours' flex, with an option to earn a third hour by starting a wiki of your own. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after November 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started.
On Your Own Time! Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 1 - 31, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 2, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 7, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Empowered Students Rule!
Empower your students to be learners in your classroom by making them the focus of instruction. Learn to use Web 2.0 tools(CoverItLive, WallWisher, and Dipity) to have your students generate their own learning materials and resources. Also learn to use the interactive whiteboard to generate interactive lessons centered around your students. Move from a "sage on the stage" to a co-investigator. Assigned roles are the new seating chart. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 9, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty -Microsoft Word & Outlook Basics
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
ESC Conference Room A
4 – 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 23, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 29, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Using Online Collaborative Writing Tools Teachers will explore a variety of collaborative writing sites and learn how to get their students engaged with meaningful collaborative writing tools for resource collaboration, peer review and interactive editing that works. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 1 - 30, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 5, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 11, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Going Paperless Is Easier Than You Think
Description: Go green with a paper-free classroom! Have your students use technology and online note-taking and organizational tools (Evernote, LiveBinders, Google Docs) to create a classroom that doesn't use paper. Learn to manage student work and build resources that are stored online and available forever. It's easy to do with classroom laptops, and it's easy to do if you don't have classroom laptops. Do they really need a worksheet in front of them at all times? *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 20, 2011 -- Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 26, 2011 -- Flex - CFF Approved - Blogging - Writing for Today's Digital Citizen
Description: Blogging in the classroom allows students to develop and expand on 21st Century Skills while exploring and learning course content. Students will write, collaborate, and revise, as well as track their progress throughout an overall learning experience. Teachers will learn how to create and facilitate an active classroom blog and/or student blogs. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
May 2, 2011 -- **Flex - CFF Approved - Social Bookmarking with Diigo and Del.icio.us** "I'll e-mail you that link." This sentence will become a thing of the past, thanks to social bookmarking, which is the process of sharing and organizing links for anytime/anywhere access. Using sites like Diigo and Del.icio.us, teachers will learn how and why social bookmarking is useful in and out of the classroom. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
May 9, 2011 -- **Flex - CFF Approved - Building your Professional Learning Network** Professional development should occur globally. There is a teacher in Australia that has wonderful educational tools or ideas to share with you. We need to learn from educators everywhere that share our interests.
This is what building a Professional Learning Network is all about. It is about becoming a Lifelong learner, following blogs, tweeting with teachers with different ideas, building a network that will advance us educationally and professionally.
See how to get started and who to follow. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m. Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
Upcoming Tech Integration Training Sessions:
These training sessions are offered for flex for the 2010-2011 school year.
They are currently listed on MyLearningPlan.com.
July 7, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Enrollment Closed*
July 8, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/1/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 14, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Wait List Only*
July 15, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/8/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 21, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 22, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/15/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 28, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
July 29, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/22/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 4, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Wait List Only*
August 5, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 7/29/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 11, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 12, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/4/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 16, 2010 --
Flex - CFF ONLY - Going Paperless Is Easier Than You Think
Description: Go green with a paper-free classroom! Have your students use technology and online note-taking and organizational tools (Evernote, LiveBinders, Google Docs) to create a classroom that doesn't use paper. Learn to manage student work and build resources that are stored online and available forever. It's easy to do with classroom laptops, and it's easy to do if you don't have classroom laptops. Do they really need a worksheet in front of them at all times? *This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY.
NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 18, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
NPHS room TBA
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Wait List Only*
August 19, 2010 --
**Flex - ONLINE - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007**
This is an ONLINE offering. You must be registered for this course by 8/11/2010. Registration will close one week prior to the start date during which time the technology department will create your unique login and password. Once you receive your login and password via email you will have two weeks to complete the online course. This workshop is intended for staff that are new to using MS Office 2007.
On Your Own Time
Online
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 23 , 2010 --
Flex - CFF ONLY - Blogging - Writing for Today's Digital Citizen
Description: Blogging in the classroom allows students to develop and expand on 21st Century Skills while exploring and learning course content. Students will write, collaborate, and revise, as well as track their progress throughout an overall learning experience. Teachers will learn how to create and facilitate an active classroom blog and/or student blogs. *This session is open to CFF teachers ONLY.
NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
August 26, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
8 - 10 a.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
*Wait List Only*
September 1 - 30, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 15, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 21, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Social Bookmarking with Diigo and Del.icio.us
"I'll e-mail you that link." This sentence will become a thing of the past, thanks to social bookmarking, which is the process of sharing and organizing links for anytime/anywhere access. Using sites like Diigo and Del.icio.us, teachers will learn how and why social bookmarking is useful in and out of the classroom. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 27, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Building your Professional Learning Network
Professional development should occur globally. There is a teacher in Australia that has wonderful educational tools or ideas to share with you. We need to learn from educators everywhere that share our interests. This is what building a Professional Learning Network is all about. It is about becoming a Lifelong learner, following blogs, tweeting with teachers with different ideas, building a network that will advance us educationally and professionally. See how to get started and whom to follow. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 28, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
September 30, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 1 - 31, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 7, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 13, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Google Your World In A Click
This session will focus on educational uses for Google applications. Teachers will create a Google account or log in to theirs and will learn hands-on classroom methods for using Google Forms (for data collection and discussion), Documents (for editing and sharing), Reader (for research), Maps (for interactive mapping and journaling), Calendar (for sharing and not forgetting), and more. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 13, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Word & Outlook 2007
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
ESC Conference Room A
4 – 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 19, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
October 26, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Stop Showing Videos, Start Making Them
"Are we watching a movie today?" "No, you are the movie." Instead of having students view videos, teachers can have their students interact with video, and different forms of media to learn course content. Some applications will include Photo Story, Jing, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, and iTunes. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 1-15, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Wikispaces in the Classroom ... ONLINE Training Session
Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 1 through November 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning two hours' flex, with an option to earn a third hour by starting a wiki of your own. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after November 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started.
On Your Own Time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 1-30, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 8, 2010 --
**Flex - CFF Approved - Using Twitter/EdModo in the Classroom**
These two forms of social networking lend themselves very well to educational use. Students can update and share information with their peers and teachers. Teachers can generate ongoing and immediate communication with their students in a 21st century format. Get your Tweet on! *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 9, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft Excel Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft Excel for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 10, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers**
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 15, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
November 17, 2010 --
**Flex - CFF Approved - Project Wikispaces**
Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, teacher collaboration and student content creation and publication among many other uses. This session will help teachers get started using Wikispaces for classroom projects. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 1 - 31, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 2, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 6, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Empowered Students Rule!
Empower your students to be learners in your classroom by making them the focus of instruction. Learn to use Web 2.0 tools(CoverItLive, WallWisher, and Dipity) to have your students generate their own learning materials and resources. Also learn to use the interactive whiteboard to generate interactive lessons centered around your students. Move from a "sage on the stage" to a co-investigator. Assigned roles are the new seating chart. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 15, 2010 --
Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
December 20, 2010 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Using Online Collaborative Writing Tools
Teachers will explore a variety of collaborative writing sites and learn how to get their students engaged with meaningful collaborative writing tools for resource collaboration, peer review and interactive editing that works. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 1 - 31, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 10, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Stop Showing Videos, Start Making Them
"Are we watching a movie today?" "No, you are the movie." Instead of having students view videos, teachers can have their students interact with video, and different forms of media to learn course content. Some applications will include Photo Story, Jing, Windows Movie Maker, Audacity, and iTunes. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 12, 2011 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage**
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
January 24, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved -Google Your World In A Click
This session will focus on educational uses for Google applications. Teachers will create a Google account or log in to theirs and will learn hands-on classroom methods for using Google Forms (for data collection and discussion), Documents (for editing and sharing), Reader (for research), Maps (for interactive mapping and journaling), Calendar (for sharing and not forgetting), and more. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 1 - 28, 2011 --
**Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial**
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 1, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 7, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Using Twitter/EdModo in the Classroom
These two forms of social networking lend themselves very well to educational use. Students can update and share information with their peers and teachers. Teachers can generate ongoing and immediate communication with their students in a 21st century format. Get your Tweet on! *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 8, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
February 24, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Project Wikispaces
Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, teacher collaboration and student content creation and publication among many other uses. This session will help teachers get started using Wikispaces for classroom projects. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 1-15, 2010 --
**Flex - All Faculty - Wikispaces in the Classroom ... ONLINE Training Session**
Welcome to online Wikispaces training for teachers! Earn elective flex credit from the comfort of your own home. During a two-week window, from November 1 through November 15, you will be able to navigate through online training and learn how to use Wikispaces at your own pace, all while earning two hours' flex, with an option to earn a third hour by starting a wiki of your own. Wikis are an excellent tool that can be used for classroom organization, student content creation & publication, and teacher collaboration, among many other uses. To start your training, go to http://NPMMC.wikispaces.com, on or after November 1, and follow the instructions on the site. Email Scott Swindells (swindesp@npenn.org) if you have any questions or need help getting started.
On Your Own Time!
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 1 - 31, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 2, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Working with Your Schoolwires Webpage
This course is open to contracted teachers of all grades and levels who are making a web page for the first time. Regardless of your technology background, web page design has never been easier. The workshop will focus on accessing and creating the website, and developing a welcome page. Inserts and links will also be discussed. Must have at least 10 participants to run session.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 7, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Empowered Students Rule!
Empower your students to be learners in your classroom by making them the focus of instruction. Learn to use Web 2.0 tools(CoverItLive, WallWisher, and Dipity) to have your students generate their own learning materials and resources. Also learn to use the interactive whiteboard to generate interactive lessons centered around your students. Move from a "sage on the stage" to a co-investigator. Assigned roles are the new seating chart. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 9, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty -Microsoft Word & Outlook Basics
This workshop is intended for staff who are new to using MS Office 2007.
ESC Conference Room A
4 – 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 23, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Microsoft PowerPoint Training for Classroom Teachers
This session is intended for those who use Microsoft PowerPoint for instructional and professional purposes, and would like to become familiar and comfortable with using the 2007 version.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
March 29, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Using Online Collaborative Writing Tools
Teachers will explore a variety of collaborative writing sites and learn how to get their students engaged with meaningful collaborative writing tools for resource collaboration, peer review and interactive editing that works. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 1 - 30, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - United Streaming Tutorial
Welcome to Interactive Training, a fun, self-paced, online course that teaches you how to use United Streaming! United Streaming is a video streaming product. PLEASE SEE YOUR LIBRARIAN FOR AN ACCESS CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS. Log onto www.unitedstreaming.com and participate in four interactive lessons where you will learn how to explore this vast library of resources and enhance teaching and learning with digital media. You'll be amazed at the powerful impact of United Streaming's content on student achievement. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief tests at the end of each lesson. Once you've completed these tests, please submit a copy of your Certificates of Achievement (4 total) to Scott Swindells at the ESC for Flex Credit.
On your own time
Self-directed
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 5, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Schoolwires Advanced Training for Classroom Teachers
This advanced training is available to classroom teachers who currently have a Schoolwires website and are actively updating content. This training will include nesting hierarchy, inserting tables, and the use of new features available – blogs, podcasts and photo galleries.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 11, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Going Paperless Is Easier Than You Think
Description: Go green with a paper-free classroom! Have your students use technology and online note-taking and organizational tools (Evernote, LiveBinders, Google Docs) to create a classroom that doesn't use paper. Learn to manage student work and build resources that are stored online and available forever. It's easy to do with classroom laptops, and it's easy to do if you don't have classroom laptops. Do they really need a worksheet in front of them at all times? *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
Sign in to MyLearningPlan, then click the link to register!
April 20, 2011 --
Flex - All Faculty - Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Computer ... But Were Afraid to Ask
This is a popular flex session intended for those who feel a little bit like technology in the classroom has passed them by. Get a foothold in some of the basics, and pick up a few tips and tricks for using the programs on our classroom computers, particularly the Microsoft Office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. This session will largely be directed by your individual questions. Those who sign up will receive an email a few weeks prior to the session asking what questions and topics they would most like to see covered.
NPHS room K-024
4 - 6 p.m.
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April 26, 2011 --
Flex - CFF Approved - Blogging - Writing for Today's Digital Citizen
Description: Blogging in the classroom allows students to develop and expand on 21st Century Skills while exploring and learning course content. Students will write, collaborate, and revise, as well as track their progress throughout an overall learning experience. Teachers will learn how to create and facilitate an active classroom blog and/or student blogs. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
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May 2, 2011 --
**Flex - CFF Approved - Social Bookmarking with Diigo and Del.icio.us**
"I'll e-mail you that link." This sentence will become a thing of the past, thanks to social bookmarking, which is the process of sharing and organizing links for anytime/anywhere access. Using sites like Diigo and Del.icio.us, teachers will learn how and why social bookmarking is useful in and out of the classroom. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
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May 9, 2011 --
**Flex - CFF Approved - Building your Professional Learning Network**
Professional development should occur globally. There is a teacher in Australia that has wonderful educational tools or ideas to share with you. We need to learn from educators everywhere that share our interests.
This is what building a Professional Learning Network is all about. It is about becoming a Lifelong learner, following blogs, tweeting with teachers with different ideas, building a network that will advance us educationally and professionally.
See how to get started and who to follow. *This session will count for CFF.
NPHS room K-024
3 - 5 p.m.
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Prior Training Sessions
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